[Black_out]

Hi guys,

New here and im looking at purchasing a 335i. I have looked at a few which i feel are overpriced for the general used car market etc at present but just wanting to get a feel of what other think a car might be worth.

Im looking at an 08 335i steptronic with about 30000km's on it and M sport pack. Most sellers are looking at around 68-72k mark for one of similar spec however i feel it should be priced around the $62k mark at best?

[Chris.G]

You may feel that way, but the fact is if you want a 335 M-Sports with lowish kms like 30k then you will need to fork out the dosh. If the car has done over 50k+ then i would say low 60's to high 50's. I had an 08 Msports 335 brand new, just pay a little more and enjoy the damn car, make sure to stock up on fuel pumps as well.

[QLD]

MOST sellers are asking higher... so that means the MARKET says it must be worth higher... so why is your assessment better than the market??

My price puts a 2010 M3 in my driveway at 90K - but the market says 120k... who do you think is right?

[Black_out]

Prestige Auto Traders recently had a same spec model for sale on carsales for $68k, they got this vehicle wholesale for about $57k then factor in their margin etc.

Sellers usually put up the price of their car based on what other sellers have them at, give or take a few $k. They aren't the market the market is where buyers and sellers meet on price. I've looked at redbook (which has to many variables) and also what they seem to be getting wholesaled at.

Im not trying to start an arguement, just get a feeling for a fair market price on a vehicle

[QLD]

So you need to go to a motor auction and take your chances..

The market is what the majority of sellers are selling at - not what you want to pay.

[MO3]

Redbook is unreliable.

2008 BMW 335i E92 Coupe M sport * Private Price Guide $55,400 - $60,700
* Average Km 40,000 - 70,000

That price is far from reasonable!

For three months, I wasn't able to find a decent 2008 335i E92 M sport for less than 64k. (and that's after negotiation).

[335i-boy]

That is a lot of car you are asking to pay $62K for. Pay the extra and be happy knowing you have a low, low km car with lots of life still left in it.

When you average the extra over the life an average person keeps a vehicle for, who gives a shit.

[Kiwi Peter]

Hi there BLACKOUT
Well if its the car you want and it ticks all the boxes just pay the money and get it, It took me three months to find my car i missed out on two as i stuffed around with the price,
The 335 E92 is catching on so you may miss out if you muck around.
If the car is mint, 08, E92, 30,000KM, one owner, black/black, msport, Mate it is
worth $70,000 And you want to pay $62,000 odd dont kid yourself Do you know how much they where when new.
,

[SRT335]

I just bought a 2007 (MY08) 335i Auto E92 with 32,000k's for $56,800 (drive away).

Came with some pretty good options too, active steering, paddles, heaps of other stuff but i think a lot of the options are standard on the 335.

You've just gotta be patient. Something will come up, I bought my car from pickles auctions. After watching it not make reserve every week for a few weeks, they eventually put it up at a fixed price.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by Sam89

I just bought a 2007 (MY08) 335i Auto E92 with 32,000k's for $56,800 (drive away).

Came with some pretty good options too, active steering, paddles, heaps of other stuff but i think a lot of the options are standard on the 335.

You've just gotta be patient. Something will come up, I bought my car from pickles auctions. After watching it not make reserve every week for a few weeks, they eventually put it up at a fixed price.

With m sport?

[SRT335]

nope

[MFKN3]

Originally Posted by Black_out

Hi guys,

New here and im looking at purchasing a 335i. I have looked at a few which i feel are overpriced for the general used car market etc at present but just wanting to get a feel of what other think a car might be worth.

Im looking at an 08 335i steptronic with about 30000km's on it and M sport pack. Most sellers are looking at around 68-72k mark for one of similar spec however i feel it should be priced around the $62k mark at best?

I think you're spot on from the deals I've witnessed recently. Certainly not worth any more than low 60's.

m-sport will make sweet f-all difference to private resale price, it wasn't even an expensive option when new.

Plus, the new model is getting a big price haricut, which means resale will also take a hit for current owners.

[MO3]

Originally Posted by Sam89

nope

Space grey with black interior.

[SRT335]

Originally Posted by MO3

Space grey with black interior.

It was space grey with cream interior

[MO3]

Originally Posted by Sam89

It was space grey with cream interior

Yep yep space grey with cream interior. Remembered now. I saw it in Pickles Belmore.

[woosh]

Originally Posted by MO3

Yep yep space grey with cream interior. Remembered now. I saw it in Pickles Belmore.

+1 I remember that one too.

Have you guys checked out the 335i's on offer at Prestige Auto Traders in Rozelle? They seem to be priced reasonably lol

[Black_out]

Originally Posted by MFKN3

I think you're spot on from the deals I've witnessed recently. Certainly not worth any more than low 60's.

m-sport will make sweet f-all difference to private resale price, it wasn't even an expensive option when new.

Plus, the new model is getting a big price haricut, which means resale will also take a hit for current owners.

Thanks mate, that is the sort of respone that i was after. Just trying to guage if my research is near accurate as we all want to get a purchase for the best possible price (as it limits our depreciation when it comes time to sell).

I have look at the PAT cars and they are not to bad, priced well as i stated above in the 08 spec one that was listed at $68k at the time

[335i-boy]

Originally Posted by Black_out

Thanks mate, that is the sort of respone that i was after. Just trying to guage if my research is near accurate as we all want to get a purchase for the best possible price (as it limits our depreciation when it comes time to sell).

I have look at the PAT cars and they are not to bad, priced well as i stated above in the 08 spec one that was listed at $68k at the time

Not sure I agree with MFK3. I can't remember how much that option cost when new, but used prices will be affected due to the fact there are fewer M-Sport variants on the market. Funny how most people want an M-Sport though rather than the base 335i.

OP, I would just get the base model. You don't want to pull up next to an M3 and have him look at you like a wannabe...

[MFKN3]

Yup, got to be patient and find the right car with a realistic seller. Some private sellers will hang out, waiting for the $70k offer, but they will be waiting a long time....

Dealers, will of course be slightly dearer than private sales, but some buyers find them easier.

Owners on here are understandably a bit biased because they'd like to think their cars are worth a bit more, but I've always found the redbook values to be accurate. BMW recently slashed the price on new 335's which is also going to hurt everyone.

I picked up my 335i for $15k below asking price and the M3 $11.5k below asking price and it was already the best value M3 on carsales with only 12,000km, just to give you an idea of asking price versus market value

[Kiwi Peter]

If your lucky you may get a real nice deal, but if all your after is just another jo blow 335 that has been knocked around you would not want to pay much for it
i found that most are just that, But if you want a mint as new bla bla then pay the money

[Max335]

So true Skycat,

I'm new here too, bought my 08 335i MSpt, for $55k 26kms. I know ludicrous!. It was from a dealer and in the dirtiest condition imaginable (Just traded). But underneath the 2mm of grime was a pristine beauty, that now after experiencing the car for 2 months, I would pay at least up to 65k. Easy for me to say, but I'm being totally honest. It's a sublime ride that's seriously worth it's new car price. (would prefer euro or states pricing though). My point is be patient and smart about a choice. Good luck!!

Pics soon, when I work out what the hell is a photos URL address???

[RaihaX]

Just upload the jpg files instead of using an URL

FYI photo URL address means you have hosted the images somewhere else and you just have to put the URL.